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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Sept 2025</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">If I can\u2019t renew by mail\u2026 then I
won\u2019t be able to renew my
license in a few years, darn!</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">I don\u2019t do the Inter-web any
more.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">It\u2019s too freaking dangerous!</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">I ran out of user names and
passwords years ago and don\u2019t
have any more.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Oh well, it was fun while it
lasted.</font></p>
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</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Remember, a wise mann once
said: </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">There is a Sucker born every
"Second" and "10" to take-him!</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Off Topic:</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">I have a new job and I get to
drive cars AND talk on a
business walki-talkie at the same time.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">I am working in Movies, as a
Background-Extra and a
Precision car driver.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">I have been in 20 movies in the
last 4 years.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4"> <b>Absolution:</b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">If you watch the movie
Absolution, there is a bar room fight scene in the beginning.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">WF1F is the only guy holding a
pool que! Look closely<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Picture of WF1F, playing pool:</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4"><b>Walking-Dead-S3</b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">Picture of the car driven by
WF1F.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">1990 Caddy, with Real metal
spikes on the front of the car.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">It is theoretically power by
Methane. </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4">They boil down the Zombies into
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/5/2025 1:27 PM, KEN CARUSO via
bars wrote:<br>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I
recently had to do this. It was not easy. You are dealing with
two different database maintained by the US Gummit and they
clearly are running on circa 1990's IBM AS400's or something
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">And, if
you do something wrong, the error messages returned are super
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The goal
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">These
resources were useful:</span> </div>
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<div style="display: contents;" data-subtree="aimfl"> To renew
your </div>
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><span
style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><a
class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=amateur+radio+license&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAB"
data-hveid="CAIQAQ"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAB"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">amateur
radio license</a>, you must <mark class="HxTRcb">log in
to the <a class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=FCC+Universal+Licensing+System+%28ULS%29&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAD"
data-hveid="CAIQAw"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAD"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">FCC
Universal Licensing System (ULS)</a> using your <a
class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=FCC+Registration+Number+%28FRN%29&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAE"
data-hveid="CAIQBA"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAE"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">FCC
Registration Number (FRN)</a> and password, select
"Renew Licenses," and follow the prompts to submit your
application and pay the $35 fee through the <a
class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=CORES+system&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAF"
data-hveid="CAIQBQ"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIAhAF"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">CORES
system</a></mark>. You can renew your license up to two
years after it expires, but you cannot transmit during the
grace period.<span class="" data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span
class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></span></span>
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<div class="Y3BBE" data-processed="true" data-hveid="CAMQAA"> <strong
class="Yjhzub" data-processed="true">Steps to Renew Online</strong>
</div>
<ol class="VimKh" data-processed="true">
<ol class="VimKh" data-processed="true">
<li data-processed="true" data-hveid="CAQQAA"><span
class="T286Pc" data-processed="true"><strong
class="Yjhzub" data-processed="true">Log in to the FCC
ULS:</strong> Go to the <a class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=FCC+Universal+Licensing+System+%28ULS%29&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBBAB"
data-processed="true" data-hveid="CAQQAQ"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBBAB"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">FCC
Universal Licensing System (ULS)</a> website and log
in with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.</span></li>
<li data-processed="true" data-hveid="CAQQAg"><span
class="T286Pc" data-processed="true"><strong
class="Yjhzub" data-processed="true">Navigate to "My
Licenses":</strong> From the License Manager page,
select the "My Licenses" link from the left-hand
navigation menu.</span></li>
</ol>
</ol>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQAw"><span class="T286Pc"><strong
class="Yjhzub">Initiate the Renewal:</strong> On the "My
Licenses" page, select the "Renew Licenses" link.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQBA"><span class="T286Pc"><strong
class="Yjhzub">Select License(s):</strong> On the
"Select Licenses" page, choose the license(s) you want to
renew by clicking the "Add" button.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQBQ"><span class="T286Pc"><strong
class="Yjhzub">Complete the Application:</strong> Follow
the on-screen prompts to update any necessary information
and answer the required questions, including the felony
question.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQBg"><span class="T286Pc"><strong
class="Yjhzub">Pay the Renewal Fee:</strong> Submit the
application and then pay the $35 renewal fee through the
FCC's CORES (Commission Registration System).</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQBw"><span class="T286Pc"><strong
class="Yjhzub">Confirmation:</strong> You will receive a
confirmation email, and your license status will be
updated in the ULS system.</span><span class=""
data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span class="vKEkVd"
data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-hveid="CAQQBw"> </li>
</ul>
<div class="Y3BBE" data-hveid="CAUQAA"> <strong class="Yjhzub">Important
Information</strong> </div>
<div class="Fsg96"> </div>
<ul class="W4TX6e">
<li><span class="ymCSIb" data-hveid="CAYQAA"><span
class="dsyJjd"><span class="T286Pc">Renewal Window:</span></span>
You can start the renewal process as early as 90 days
before your license expires.<span class=""
data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span class="vKEkVd"
data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> </li>
<li><span class="ymCSIb" data-hveid="CAYQAg"><span
class="dsyJjd"><span class="T286Pc">Grace Period:</span></span>
Your license can be renewed for up to two years after its
expiration date.<span class="" data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span
class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> </li>
<li><span class="ymCSIb" data-hveid="CAYQBA"><span
class="dsyJjd"><span class="T286Pc"><a class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=ARRL&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBhAF"
data-hveid="CAYQBQ"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBhAF"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">ARRL</a>
Assistance:</span></span> The <a class="GI370e"
href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=American+Radio+Relay+League&mstk=AUtExfBxoRZY6hQs4hC6LHTobdMOFqFrcQgyd7eYxkAHMG96yWWKlz3A_xW1gP4vxuwXUy9mIyqSu0shGCi3rTthJL3D27n0cJ7-TABHR66TFb91q8EmGt0LOqGhz4THaOmrhPLtELOK6QRC13Rq7fXu8ZxB41tus3wsgkSaTGjYJHRnhkc&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBhAG"
data-hveid="CAYQBg"
data-ved="2ahUKEwi0v4uOkcKPAxXvGFkFHWiNMKcQgK4QegQIBhAG"
data-wiz-rootname="sQeGi" moz-do-not-send="true">American
Radio Relay League</a> (ARRL) offers services to help
members with the renewal process.<span class=""
data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span class="vKEkVd"
data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> </li>
<li><span class="ymCSIb" data-hveid="CAYQCA"><span
class="dsyJjd"><span class="T286Pc">Expired License
(More Than 2 Years):</span></span> If your license has
been expired for more than two years, you must take the
Technician class exam again to regain your license, even
if it's expired.<span class="" data-wiz-rootname="ohfaMd"><span
class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic=""> </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">ARRL</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.arrl.org/call-sign-renewals-or-changes">https://www.arrl.org/call-sign-renewals-or-changes</a></span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Look at
it as an adventure and you will be OK ;-)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">73,</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Ken -
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<div> On 09/05/2025 1:04 PM EDT Marla Wallace via bars
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org"><bars@w1hh.org></a> wrote: </div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I need
to renew my license soon. It expires in February of 2026.
At the same time (I hope!), I need to change their records
to match my present legal name. Can anybody explain what I
need to do to accomplish this?</span> </div>
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